2022 Kia Ev6 Air — MOT failures & pass rate
1,418 MOT tests on the 2022 Kia Ev6 Air are in this dataset, and 93.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail at 7.7%, so the 2022 Ev6 Air sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.3%) and tyres (3.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 89 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Ev6 Air fails 6.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.5% at 90-120k, a spread of only 2.0 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.5% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.3% | 75 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.8% | 54 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 12 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.2% | 3 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 3 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 89 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 23 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 4 | Washers | 9 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 6 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.6% | 263 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.2% | 74 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.1% | 58 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.7% | 38 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 522 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 635 | 7.6% |
| 60-90k | 173 | 5.8% |
| 90-120k | 59 | 8.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 113 | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 192 | 6.8% |
| 2025 | 1,111 | 7.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ev6 Air
On a 2022 Ev6 Air, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (5.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (3.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Kia Ev6 Airs pass their MOT?
93.2% of the 1,418 2022 Kia Ev6 Air MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Ev6 Air?
Visibility, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by tyres (3.8%).
Does the 2022 Ev6 Air get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 8.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,418 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.